There are two things we know about Ethernet used in manufacturing and production and one thing to be aware of for the future. First, Ethernet has become the de facto standard network in many industries. Its use even to the input/output (I/O) level has become common. Second, since Ethernet is used by both enterprise...
I've been talking with Joe Weiss about his Industrial Control Systems Cyber Security Conference (www.icscyberscecurityconference.com). It always attracts thought leaders from government and industry about...
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Power Supply with No Need for Rail Mounting

The wall-mounted, single-phase, Sitop PSU100D switched-mode power supply eliminates the need for traditional rail mounting while affordably meeting the basic power supply requirements.
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Embedded Computers with Hazardous Certification

A new series of automation computers, the UNO-1100H series, have received the Class I, Division 2 (Group A, B, C, D) certification expanding their uses to hazardous locations.
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Video - July 2012 Issue Preview

Automation World's July 2012 issue kicks off with a Lean Manufacturing feature article from Gary Mintchell, Co-founder and Editor in Chief. Gary spoke at the MARTS conference last spring and talked about how lean principles can be incorporated into maintenance practices.
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From Russia with Love
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From Russia with Love, John Deere Style

Interesting example of how John Deere is exporting to the Russian market, a country currently known for graft and corruption.
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CSIA Conference: Predictive Analytics & After Sales Service

Greg Bodenhamer, vp of Industry End User Business, Schneider Electric, discusses predictive analytics and how end-user companies can utilize system integrators to perform after sales services. (Approximate Time - 1:46).
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DNP3 for Water/Wastewater SCADA Systems

Summary: This 9-page whitepaper explains the key features of the DNP3 protocol and how it can help in water/wastewater telemetry systems.
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Application of Power over Ethernet and PoE Plus

Summary: This 7-page white paper examines the Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) standard, IEEE802.3af (PoE), and the update to it, the IEEE 802.3at (PoE Plus).
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Survey - Process Fieldbus Implementation and Operational Aspects

The Fieldbus Foundation and ARC are conducting a survey on process fieldbus selection criteria, installation, and challenges associated with the implementation and operational phase of the technology.
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Field Wireable Connectors and T-couplers available

Field-wireable M8 and M12 connectors and T-couplers (T-splitters) are available.
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Automation Applied: Remote Diagnostics

A look at B&R's System Diagnostic Manager and how it enables Web-based remote access to the B&R controllers. The System Diagnostic Manager enables remote troubleshooting of machine components and operation.
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Automation Applied: Fieldbus I/O

A demonstration of select B&R fieldbus I/O technologies that can be used with varying fieldbus protocols as well as different programmable logic controllers (PLCs), programmable automation controllers (PACs), or distributed control systems (DCS).
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Sustainability: Operational Risk Management by Any Other Name

Manufacturing companies and process plants need to proactively manage all areas of operations that may impact their “social license” to do business in a particular community.
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Cycle Counting: Tool for Inventory Management, Records Accuracy

Verify perpetual or continuous inventory records remain accurate without incurring the costs and business disruptions associated with conducting wall-to-wall physical counts.
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MESA International’s Global Education Program

Manufacturers and producers have been asking for a full MES/MOM education program.
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Hall Effect Sensor
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RTY Hall Effect Sensor for Harsh Industrial Applications

RTY Series Hall-Effect rotary position sensors come with a variety of options (e.g., sensing range, pinout, voltage) that allow customers to customize the sensor configuration to meet their specific a
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